Converting MXF to MOV, resulting clips way too fast

First of all, I am posting this in the Final Cut Pro section even though I will be working in (ahem) iMovie, but there wasn't an iMovie section that I could see, and I think it's a general question, and people knowledgeable about FCB might know the answer. I am sorry if this is a breach of etiquette!

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For a video project, I am converting MXF clips shot on a Panasonic video camera to MOV clips for use in (ahem) iMovie. I was able to preview the clips in a free version of a program, so I think they are OK.

I bought Tipard MXF Converter to do the actual conversion of all the clips. The results are super-speed, with video and audio running about 3x normal speed. I am guessing it might have to do with frame rate, but I don't know. I have tried messing about with all the parameters they offer, but nothing seems to result in a plain transfer from MXF to MOV at normal speed.

Well, you really should get an editing app that can handle the format you are shooting. How about getting FCP-X? It'll work with this footage just fine (different importing workflow), and it is only $299.

If you haven't already done so, you can download 30 day free trial of FCPX in APP store. It works just the same as if you paid for it.
Since you are only using it for one project and 8 clips this method should work out fine. Just make sure you finish it within the trial period and export to MOV all other footage as backup in case you don't

John O'rourke

Sorry people I was answering a question, didn't mean to post a new thread. How do I erase it!?